Author: Prestin Douville

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SESVanderHave parent company Florimond Desprez Group and DLF Seeds agree to merger

Florimond Desprez Group, the parent company of SESVanderHave, announced today that they have agreed to a merger with Danish based DLF Seeds. The companies will be combining their research and production activities for sugar beet, fodder beet and industrial chicory seeds under a new name called United Beet Seeds (UBS). This strategic partnership will position…
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September 17, 2024 0

September is suicide awareness month

September is suicide awareness months, and Alluma is encouraging you to take the time, and be aware of the signs of suicide, so that you can be vigilant of the signs in those around you. Nellie Artmann of Alluma shares some signs that people thinking of suicide may be expressing.  If you do notice some…
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September 17, 2024 0

Perley Grade Raises Project Update 

With the start of fall harvest fast approaching deadlines for the ongoing Perley Grade Raises project are approaching quickly. Wild Rice Watershed District representative Tara Jensen gives us an update on where things are at with the project.  The Perley Grade Raises Project has gone through some delays this summer, which Jensen tells us more…
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September 17, 2024 0

Norman County East adding a bowling team 

Students at Norman County East will have the option to play another sport soon. The NCE School Board was approached at their meeting  on Monday night about the possibility of adding a bowling team. NCE Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more.  Nudell says the school board was given a presentation by the company SitelogIQ about…
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September 17, 2024 0

Fall Fun at the Norman County Fairgrounds 

The Norman County Fair board invites you to the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend for a pair of fall events. Norman County Fair board President Don Merkens says they will be introducing a new celebration on Saturday called the Norman County Fair Fall Festival.  Then on Sunday, Merkens says the fair board will be hosting…
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September 17, 2024 0

6th Annual BBQ Dinner in Halstad 

Halstad Lutheran Church will be holding their 6th Annual BBQ Dinner on Saturday. Church representative Darin Johnson tells us what they will be serving up at this year’s meal.  Johnson says there will also be other things going on in conjunction with the meal, including some activities for kids.   Again that’s Saturday, September 21 from…
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September 17, 2024 0

More Farm and Ranch Safety Reminders 

We’re approaching one of the busiest times of the year for farmers and ranchers alike, and promoting a safe working environment for those in agriculture is especially important, as people are more stressed and rushed. Angie Johnson of NDSU Farm Safety shares some safety reminders for those ranchers working with livestock this fall.  Johnson says…
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September 17, 2024 0

Interview: Angela Nordman (Enbridge)

Interview with Enbridge Tribal Engagement officer Angela Nordman.


September 16, 2024 0

Norman County East looking to settle down after busy Homecoming Week 

Norman County East held their annual homecoming celebration last week. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says the week was a huge success, and that students had a great time.  Kalina however says that he is looking forward to the chance for students and staff to settle down after a very eventful two weeks, and…
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September 16, 2024 0

FSA Reminders 

Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, and he is reminding producers about some deadlines, and programs available to producers across the Red River Valley. For those planning on doing a fall seed crop, Kruize reminds producers to submit their acreage reports. Kruize also reminds producers…
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September 16, 2024 0